Green-veined white
The green-veined white is a common butterfly of hedgerows, woodlands, gardens and parks. It is similar to other white butterflies, but has prominent green stripes on the undersides of its wings.…
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Small white
The small white is a common garden visitor. It is smaller than the similar large white, and has less black on its wingtips.
Blue butterflies
See blue butterflies around the UK this summer! Marvel at the once extinct, still rare large blue at a handful of locations, or the more widespread common blue can be found throughout the country.
Woodland butterflies
Head to the woods to enjoy some of Britain’s most dramatic and endangered butterflies. Caterpillars have particular plant requirements which restricts species to handful of special spots. Find one near you this summer.
Gardening for Butterflies and Moths
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Join Chris Winnick, local expert and Chair of Butterfly Conservation’s Cumbria Branch, to learn all about butterflies and moths
Identify British butterflies
Spotted a butterfly but not sure what it is? Here are some common British butterflies you might see in your garden, and how to identify them.
Butterflies without borders
Patrick Barkham reveals the secrets of how some butterflies, like the painted lady, are able to migrate from Africa to the UK.
Grow a secret garden for butterflies!
• The Wildlife Trusts and RHS urge gardeners to help butterflies and moths for this year’s Wild About Gardens campaign
• Make a pledge for butterflies from 12th March!
• Campaign…
Gwent’s Butterflies
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An Illustrated Talk by Andy Karran, GWT
Blashford Lakes - Autumn Wildlife Explorers
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Become a wildlife explorer for the morning and discover amazing species at Blashford Lakes.
Butterflies in the house in winter
What to do if you find a butterfly in your house in winter
Where do bee and butterflies go in winter
Insects are less obvious in winter, but where do the bees and butterflies go?